Best Auto Mechanic Schools In Utah Ranked For 2026

UBTech lists Automotive Technology at 28 credits with an average completion time of 28.5 weeks when students attend 30 hours per week.

The current UBTech page lists $2,800 tuition, $168 in fees, $192 for books and supplies, and $4,500 in recommended tools for Automotive Technology.

UBTech lists open-entry/defined-exit enrollment for Automotive Technology, with eighth-grade math and reading benchmarks and availability to adults and high school students.

Tire and Lube Technician is six credits and Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair is ten credits; UBTech says both are articulated with Auto Technology so students can continue without repeating coursework.

Davis Tech lists Automotive Technology as 20 credit hours completed in about 10 months at 15 hours per week, with biweekly start dates.

The page estimates adult student costs at $2,478 including tuition, fees, and course materials, while high school students see a separate $618 estimate for fees and materials.

Applicants need Accuplacer scores of at least 240 in reading and arithmetic or an approved assessment waiver. A current driver’s license is required before acceptance, and adult applicants need a diploma or equivalent.

Davis Tech publishes Monday through Thursday blocks at 8–11 a.m., noon–3 p.m., and 6–9 p.m., plus Friday morning and afternoon options.

Dixie lists Automotive Technology as a 40-credit certificate that takes 12 months, with total tuition and course fees published at $6,840 before additional books and tools.

Four required OEM training courses carry two credits each and cover introductory automotive work, undercar systems, underhood systems, and drivetrains. The college also offers manufacturer training opportunities, including Ford ACE and Subaru U.

Dixie includes a two-credit Hybrid and Electric Vehicles course, giving the certificate a stated component for newer powertrain technology alongside conventional service systems.

The program requires at least 85% attendance, and the published application checklist includes education verification, testing scores or exemptions, a valid driver’s license, and a professional goal statement.

Beyond tuition and course fees, Dixie lists $634 for books and a meter kit and estimates $2,500 for a tool kit. Students may build their kit using tools they already own.

Bridgerland lists Automotive Technology as a 28-credit adult certificate with an estimated full-time length of six months. The Logan Campus adult lab schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and full-time attendance is required.

The program describes hands-on preparation in brakes, suspension and steering, manual drivetrains and transaxles, electrical and electronic systems, engine performance, preventive maintenance, safety, professionalism, and workplace relations.

Enrollment eligibility requires completion of an Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate with courses completed at B or better, or an ASE G1 Certification. Students must also have a valid driver’s license.

Bridgerland estimates Automotive Technology tuition and fees at $2,956 for full-time enrollment, with an estimated equalized payment of $370. The first month’s payment or completed financial aid is required at enrollment.

MTECH lists Automotive Technology as a 22-month program with a total cost of $7,074 and locations in Lehi, Payson, and Heber Valley.

Students must successfully complete MTECH’s Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair program before internal registration for Automotive Technology is available.

The curriculum includes web-based training for Ford, Subaru, Hyundai/Genesis, and Mercedes-Benz, adding manufacturer-specific material to the ASE Education Foundation framework.

Friday assignments can be completed from home. Students supply a flashlight and safety glasses, while the shop provides the tools needed for coursework. A driver’s license is required before classes begin.

Program fees cover one attempt at the ASE test associated with each course. The HVAC course also includes one attempt at the EPA Section 609 refrigerant-handling exam during its final week.

OTECH lists Automotive Service Technology as a 28-credit program with $2,800 estimated tuition, $400 estimated materials, and instruction at the Business Depot Campus.

The published schedule offers weekday classes from 8:00–11:00 a.m., 12:00–3:00 p.m., or Monday through Thursday evenings from 5:00–9:00 p.m.

Every required automotive course carries two credits. The sequence pairs basic and advanced brakes, suspension and steering, electrical work, engine performance, and HVAC with engine repair and manual and automatic transmissions.

The program prepares students for four ASE exams, the G1 General Technician Maintenance and Light Repair exam, and the Vehicle Emissions Testing exam.

Southwest Tech lists a 46-credit technical certificate that takes approximately 22 months when a student enrolls for 15 hours each week.

The program page lists $7,592 including tuition, books, fees, and supplies, and notes that costs may change.

Automotive Technology applicants must meet the college’s CASAS assessment requirement or an accepted equivalent before enrolling.

The M.A.S.T. Manufacturer Automotive Specialty Training pathway lets students choose a specific brand specialty as part of their Automotive Technology coursework.

SLCC lists Automotive Technology as a 24-credit, 10-month technical certificate taught at the Larry H. Miller campus.

Required courses are Safety and Introduction to Automotive Service, Engine Repair, Suspension and Steering, Brakes, Electrical 1, and Engine Performance 1, each listed at four credit hours.

SLCC lists every required course in both fall and spring, giving students two recurring seasonal opportunities to take the published certificate sequence.

The current program page lists a $3,048.99 total estimated cost, including $2,376 tuition, $229.99 books, and $443 fees; certification exam fees are included in tuition.

The catalog requires 67 credits for the AAS: 52 in the automotive core and 15 in general education. Its suggested four-semester plan totals 16, 18, 15, and 18 credits.

The one-year certificate consists of 31 automotive credits and can lead into the AAS. Its plan includes engines, electrical systems, powertrains, regenerative braking, and separate labs.

The AAS requires two-credit EV/Hybrid and ADAS Vehicle Systems with a separate one-credit lab. Advanced Electrical Diagnosis and its lab also appear in the final semester.

The AAS includes three credits each in writing, mathematics, behavioral or social science, humanities, and biology or physical science, in addition to the technical core.

The AAS requires at least 20 credits through attendance at UVU, while the certificate requires at least 10. Both list a minimum overall 2.0 GPA for graduation.

Snow lists Automotive Technology as a two-and-a-half-year Associate of Applied Science requiring at least 64 credits, alongside a one-semester certificate option.

The skills list covers internal-combustion engines and fuel, ignition and emissions systems; electrical circuits; drivetrain components such as transmissions and differentials; and suspension and brakes.

Students may begin the Automotive Technology program at the start of fall, spring, or summer semester, identified as August, January, or May on the college page.

Snow publishes an automotive book estimate of $85–$100 per year. This is a book allowance, separate from tuition, fees, and other program expenses.

The Automotive and Vehicle Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree requires at least 40 upper-division credits. Instruction takes place in person at Weber State Davis.

The program uses a 2+2 format and requires an AA, AS, or AAS in automotive technology before students enter the bachelor’s completion program.

Weber’s listed learning outcomes include advanced electrical systems, circuit analysis, controls and systems, signals and systems, and automotive standards, laws, and regulations.

Students must earn at least a C in major courses, maintain an overall 2.0 GPA, and complete the assessments required for graduation.